jump the queue

verb — 2 senses

jump the queue

verb
1

To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

2

Idiomatic To receive preferential treatment.

Synonyms
cut in, cut in line, jump the line, cut queue, push in, skip the line
Related terms
queue-jumper

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